: Released for digital purchase on January 28, 2025 , followed by its debut on Disney+ on March 12, 2025 .
Set three years after her first journey, Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) has embraced her role as a leader and wayfinder. Her mission changes when she receives an unexpected call from her ancestors, leading her into the dangerous, long-lost waters of Oceania.
(2024) marks the return of Disney’s beloved wayfinder in an epic animated musical adventure that expanded the horizons of Motunui. Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, the sequel was released in U.S. theaters on November 27, 2024 , and quickly became a global phenomenon. Plot Overview: A New Call from the Ancestors
(Hualālai Chung): A devoted fan of Maui and the crew's designated storyteller.
Moana must assemble an "unlikely crew" of seafarers to find the ancient, hidden island of . This island once connected the people of the ocean but was cursed by Nalo , a jealous god of storms. Along the way, Moana reunites with the shape-shifting demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to face ancient threats and navigate a journey unlike anything she has faced before. Cast and Crew
: The film received mixed to positive reviews, with a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes . Critics praised the stunning animation and vocal performances but noted that the pacing sometimes felt like the television series it was originally meant to be. Release and Availability Theatrical : November 27, 2024.